Match the Endocrine Gland to the Proper Description

question 20

Short Answer

Match the endocrine gland to the proper description.
-hormone released by this gland raises blood calcium levels
A)posterior pituitary
B)adrenal cortex
C)pancreas
D)thyroid
E)pineal
F)anterior pituitary
G)adrenal medulla
H)parathyroid

• A)posterior pituitary
• B)adrenal cortex
• C)pancreas
• D)thyroid
• E)pineal
• F)anterior pituitary
• G)adrenal medulla
• H)parathyroid

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Definitions:

Vitamin C

A water-soluble vitamin found in various fruits and vegetables, essential for the repair of tissue and enzymatic production of certain neurotransmitters.

Scurvy

A disease resulting from a deficiency of vitamin C, characterized by swollen bleeding gums, bruising, joint pain, and general weakness.

Magnesium

A mineral and a key component of many enzymes, playing a critical role in various physiological processes including muscle and nerve function, blood sugar control, and blood pressure regulation.

Carbon Dioxide Metabolism

The process by which living organisms produce energy through the oxidation of carbon dioxide, or its involvement in photosynthesis in plants.